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MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 24: Shakira and Gerard Pique attend Davis Cup Final at Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)

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MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 24: Shakira and Gerard Pique attend Davis Cup Final at Caja Magica on November 24, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images)
In the last few months, Gerard Pique has gained immense success with the Kings League. For its second season, the FC Barcelona legend has also signed a major television broadcasting contract. In recent times, the soccer veteran has been quite busy with his personal commitments. Just days ago, he dropped his children back to their mother Shakira in Miami. Things definitely didn’t pan out well, seemingly in his absence.
Apart from all the success, the Kings League has also been full of controversy. Edgar, a referee from the unique soccer league, posted a heartbreaking message on Instagram. The fans harassed and threatened the referee and his family for a dodgy call during a game.
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Edgar’s message to the soccer and Kings League fanbase
Without a doubt, it is quite a shameful moment for the soccer fanbase. These days, there have been a lot of controversies on the soccer pitch. Unfortunately, most of them are initiated from the stands. Racism and harassment are the two current problems that have gone out of control. Nobody ever thought that this would reach the Kings League too!
Edgar had made a dodgy call during Annihilators’ clash against the XBuyer Team. While ‘to err is human’, some fans decided to take shots at the match official. Hours later, the referee posted an Instagram story from his hospital bed. Additionally, he wrote a long message for the fans. Edgar quoted, “Unfortunately, we are used to the referees insulting us and telling us everything.”
— Edgar Kings (@KingsArbitro) June 19, 2023
“But there are times when the body and the head say ENOUGH. DEATH THREATS for me and my family. THOUSANDS OF INSULTS.” He then pledged his commitment to the unique soccer league. He concluded, “I’m going to take a few days off and recharge my batteries to come back stronger and more prepared for everything that is to come,” as translated by Google Translate.
Reportedly, the FC Barcelona legend wasn’t around to witness the chaos. Around that time, he had momentarily left the country with his kids.
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Pique recently visited Miami to handover Shakira the kids
For about two weeks, Gerard Pique was living with Milan and Sasha. The soccer veteran maintained a very low-key profile during that time. The father-son trio did not move out of the house a lot. Although the FC Barcelona legend surprised Sasha by taking him to meet his old school friends. Since the separation agreement came into existence, he can spend only a limited with them.

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NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 25: Shakira, Sasha Pique Mebarak and Gerard Pique attend the New York Knicks Vs Philadelphia 76ers game at Madison Square Garden on December 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/Getty Images)
After the clock had ticked past the stipulated period, he had to drop them back to Shakira in Miami. But recent days have been quite busy for the retired defender. That is because his younger brother will also be tying the knot in three days. The paternal side of the family reportedly wanted Milan and Sasha to be present for the reception, but Shakira said NO.
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What do you think about the fans sending death threats to Edgar after a refereeing goof-up? Let us know in the comments below.
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